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Duluth PD's new unit credited with drop in crimes
Duluth police credit the formation of their crime suppression unit -- a band of plainclothes officers working the streets at specifically targeted times -- with a marked decrease in criminal activities like burglary and vehicle theft.
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post

Euharlee police work to strengthen community
An increased police presence in small communities does not necessarily mean criminal activity is high. At least that's the mindset Euharlee's new chief has in his approach to the idea of officer involvement in the city.
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

Cartersville approves 'pill mill' ordinance
With unanimous approval, the Cartersville City Council accepted Thursday an ordinance defining and restricting "pill mills."
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

City works through demolition list
When Mayor Bryan Thompson took office, he started an initiative to reduce the number of abandoned and dilapidated structures in Brunswick.
Source: Brunswick News

Utility asks for action on board
The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water-Sewer Commission is formally asking city and county commissioners to move on the proposed amendment to Local Act 485, which created the utility board.
Source: Brunswick News

Baskets of rocks will replace concrete in wall at Weracoba Creek
Workers repairing the collapsed section of the Weracoba Creek retaining wall are replacing the section with a gabion wall, an approach that has several advantages over concrete, according to Donna Newman, the city’s director of engineering.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

McDonough issuing applications to prospective pawnbrokers
The City of McDonough is set to help businessmen and women seeking to work with precious metals and gems, to achieve that goal.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Bryan not backing down from senior homestead exemption proposal
A Canton City Councilman who called for a referendum to be placed on the ballot to reconsider the city’s senior homestead exemption is standing by his assertion.
Source: Cherokee Tribune

City officials unveil 2012 priorities
Creating a city safe for its residents is again the Albany City Commission's top priority for 2012 with economic prosperity and marketing following in close proximity, officials say.
Source: Albany Herald

Brunswick delays vote again on joint water and sewer commission changes
Lawyer Desiree Watson has to complete the necessary paperwork and forward it to legislators if there are to be any changes made in the bylaws of the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission.
Source: Florida Times-Union

Monticello's First African-American Mayor Has Positive Outlook
Bryan Standifer was sworn in as Mayor of Monticello on Tuesday, Jan. 3, becoming the first African-American mayor for the city.
Source: Monticello News

City bridges set for repairs
The rolling wheels of Koyo-bound delivery trucks are adding to the stress of a concrete bridge spanning Cane Creek on Torrington Road, according to city officials.
Source: Dahlonega Nugget

City plant may be hard sell
The city of Dahlonega has one too many water plants.
Source: Dahlonega Nugget

Warner Robins council mulls funds for part-time secretarial job at precouncil meeting
Warner Robins City Council questioned the funding for the creation of a new part-time secretary position Thursday and received unclear answers.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Fayetteville Council expected to approve false alarm ordinance, institute fines
It looks as if Fayetteville will get an ordinance aimed at reducing the number of false alarm calls.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Audit shows Fayetteville holding its own
Auditors on Feb. 2 will tell the Fayetteville City Council that the General Fund budget for FY 2011 that ended July 31 shows revenues slightly ahead of expenses.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Peachtree City seeks services from county development authority
Peachtree City may soon have a new economic development staffer through a contract arrangement with the Fayette County Development Authority.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Forensic audit sought for TEE Center parking deck
The search is on for an outside firm to conduct a forensic audit of the dealmaking leading up to construction of the Trade, Exhibit and Event Center parking deck.
Source: Augusta Chronicle

Athens delegation halts referendum on commission districts
Athens-Clarke officials are back to square one on commission redistricting.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald

Marietta police buy six mobile fingerprint scanners
A few Marietta Police officers will soon have at their fingertips the Rapid ID Mobile Fingerprint Scanner, which will help them quickly identify crime suspects.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal

City swears in council members, congratulates school
During their regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Jan. 23, the Bremen City Council welcomed returning council members, Janet Wilson and Sonny Parrish. Wilson and Parrish were sworn in by Judge Eddie Hulsey.
Source: Douglas County Sentinel

Villa Rica officials ask lawmakers for bypass answers
Villa Rica officials are seeking help from state lawmakers in finding answers to questions concerning the proposed Highway 61 bypass.
Source: Douglas County Sentinel

Water plant officially changes hands
Villa Rica is taking another step next week to clean up the water it sells its customers.
Source: Douglas County Sentinel

City defers water board issue
City commissioners deferred action on proposed changes to the Joint Water and Sewer Commission Wednesday, saying they've been too occupied by events over the past week to discuss the issue.
Source: Brunswick News

Government Complex staff trains for fire
Thomson-McDuffie Government Complex employees focused on fire training during a two-hour course Friday. Forty-three workers for the city and county took part in building fire safety instruction and fire extinguisher training.
Source: McDuffie Mirror

Sign ordinance under fire
Villa Rica’s current sign ordinance has undergone many amendments since its passage in 2006, and it is again the target of change.
Source: Douglas County Sentinel

$33,750 purchase request stumps Columbus Councilors
For the third time this year, Columbus Council has delayed making a decision on whether to buy a $33,750 stump grinder.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Couple pushes for consolidating Canton with county
Dissatisfaction with Canton’s operations is propelling one couple to advocate for the city’s consolidation with Cherokee County.
Source: Cherokee Tribune

Richmond Hill getting ready to turn 50
The city of Richmond Hill will soon recognize half a century of progress, success, change and more as the city prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next month.
Source: Bryan County News

Ames M. Barnett sworn in as Washington’s new mayor
Washington’s city government entered a new era Monday night with the swearing in of a new mayor and two new councilmen.
Source: Washington News-Reporter

Council revises occupational tax ordinance
Two incumbent councilmen starting new terms and one new councilman were sworn in at the regular meeting of the Lincolnton City Council held Tuesday, January 3.
Source: Lincoln Journal

Shores resigns after 22 years in Franklin Springs
After 22 years of working for the city of Franklin Springs, Bobby Shores tendered his resignation on Monday.
Source: Franklin County Citizen

Bowman will be required to hold special election
In a called meeting on Jan. 27 Mayor Pam Johnson asked City Attorney Douglas Kidd about several possibilities for postponing an election to fill the vacant seat left by Kevin Thompson, who resigned from the Bowman City Council last week.
Source: Elberton Star & Examiner

Questions remain about $200,000 loan
Rhine City Council and city attorney Joey Marchant offered no public comments regarding the $200,000.00 delinquent loan that is past due with Wilcox County State Bank at the regular scheduled city council meeting held on Thursday, January 26, 2012.
Source: Dodge County News

Project with stores, apartments clears first hurdle
A mixed-use project that will bring stores and close to 300 apartments to Braselton may be too large for the area, according to two residents who spoke in opposition to the proposal.
Source: Jackson County News

City of Baxley approves farm lease
The Baxley City Council held their regular meeting Jan. 24. The council discussed two bids on a farm lease of 25.6 acres, for property owned by the city, located on Highway U.S. 1 South.
Source: Baxley News Banner

City, Brenau negotiating Mountains Center lease
Future use of the 30-year-old Georgia Mountains Center continues to be hashed out by attorneys representing Brenau University and the city of Gainesville.
Source: Gainesville Times

Sign fees may see reduction in cost
After receiving comments from business owners in regards to Auburn’s current sign fee, which is significantly higher than other cities in the region, officials are looking to evaluate the fee in hopes to support a more competitive position within the community.
Source: Barrow County News

Where does Newnan see itself in 10 years?
Downtown Development Authority members took a peek into the future on Wednesday, imagining the city of Newnan's downtown area 10 years from now.
Source: Newnan Times-Herald

Bidding begins on new Warner Robins city-owned Thrifty Car Rental building
A handful of local contractors reviewed plans Wednesday morning for the foundational work for a new city-owned building, which is being built under a contract between the city of Warner Robins and the owners of Thrifty Car Rental.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Transportation group seeks more sound barriers in Macon
Macon’s transportation planning organization is asking the state to study whether more of the city should have noise barriers.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Macon-Bibb consolidation plan hung up on voting maps
Three weeks after Bibb County’s state legislative team planned to end an annual exercise in futility and publish a bipartisan Macon-Bibb County government consolidation plan, legislators are hung up on the voting-district maps of the proposed new government.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Decision expected soon on Dalton, Whitfield merger
A commission studying the merger of the Dalton and Whitfield County governments could decide in two weeks whether to recommend a complete combining of the two governments, a partial merger or no merger at all.
Source: Dalton Daily Citizen

Winterville starts interviewing for new police chief
Winterville is looking for a new police chief, and city officials hope to have a new top cop ready to start in March.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald

City will not fund Winshape camp
The LaGrange City Council will not take up the request of a local pastor to donate $10,000 to a Winshape camp.
Source: LaGrange Daily News

Johns Creek CVB promotes city to visitors
Although Johns Creek lacks an aquarium or an amusement park, its boutiques, restaurants and other more subtle attractions can help make a trip to Atlanta more pleasant, and it's the job of the Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau to market them.
Source: NorthFulton.com

City reaches deal with concessionaire for disclosure of documents
In an ongoing legal dispute over the a massive round of concessions contracts for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the city of Atlanta reached a deal to disclose more documents to concessionaire SSP America.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Streetcar work begins, total cost rises
The city of Atlanta launched work on a new, 12-stop downtown streetcar line Wednesday — and officials disclosed that the project’s estimated price tag has risen by more than $12 million. Much of that increase is paid for by outside grants.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fayetteville campaign reports: Candidates say they spent $32K
The final state-required campaign disclosure records for the 2011 Fayetteville municipal elections have been filed by the candidates.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Transit governance gets roasted at legislative lunch
The mayors of North Fulton and members of the state Legislature argued the merits of transit governance legislation at a Jan. 27 legislative luncheon at the Johns Creek Outback Steakhouse, but the mayors got little satisfaction in expressing their concerns.
Source: NorthFulton.com

City in talks about fund contributions
The city is closer to determining how much it will be able to contribute to municipal water and sewer projects that were supposed to be paid for with SPLOST 5 funds.
Source: Brunswick News

White sewer system to serve more than 200
The city of White held a special called meeting on Jan. 24, during which they accepted a letter of conditions from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, who is offering grant and loan financing for expansion of White's sewer system.
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

Hundreds turn out for Peachtree Corners council race forum
Residents preparing to build Peachtree Corners' first city council crowded into a church Tuesday to hear what prospective leaders had to say.
Source: Gwinnett Daily Post

Columbus Councilors question $5.9 million plan to replace city's aging vehicles
Some Columbus Councilors questioned a request Tuesday for a mid-year increase in spending to kick-start a long-range vehicle replacement plan that would address an aging city fleet.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Columbus police may finally get $2.5M computer reporting system
The city of Columbus finally may have the money to buy a $2.5 million law-enforcement tool police have wanted for decades.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Brunswick to vote on changes to joint water and sewer panel
The Brunswick City Commission will consider changes tonight in the makeup of what is now the Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water and Sewer Commission.
Source: Florida Times-Union

Jackson getting new City Hall
The City of Jackson is buying a building that officials plan to make the new City Hall.
Source: Jackson Progress-Argus

Macon council approves $18M in bonds for SPLOST projects
Macon City Council unanimously stated Tuesday night its intent to sell $18 million in bonds, but not before Councilman Henry Ficklin proposed an amendment that Mayor Robert Reichert said would largely defeat the purpose of selling bonds at all.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Pros, cons of Brookhaven vote offered
A state House committee charged with recommending whether to allow a referendum for a city of Brookhaven heard Tuesday from a fairly divided group of residents on the issue.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

City gets tough on its eyesores
Atlanta this month put the civilian codes enforcement department under police direction. Abandoned properties feed crime, so, police say, it is only fitting the department has a hand in managing it.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hogansville asks residents to control grease
The city of Hogansville is making steady improvements to its sewer system, but could use some help from residents.
Source: LaGrange Daily News

City offering $75 rebate for low flow toilets
Griffin has raised the rebate from $50 to $75 for residents who install new low flow toilets.
Source: Griffin Daily News

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed discusses trade mission to China
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on Tuesday discussed a schedule March trade mission to China with a group of woman business owners, saying that international trips to discuss business expansions and trade links sometimes take a year or more to bear fruit.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

New fire station opens on Alexander Drive
Although it’s replacing the old Washington Road Fire Department that had more than 50 years of history, few were upset at the grand opening Tuesday of the new Station 10 on Alexander Drive.
Source: Augusta Chronicle

Racetrac in Johns Creek told 'No' after public outcry
The Johns Creek City Council voted overwhelmingly to deny rezoning to permit a Racetrac gas station at the corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Parsons Road.
Source: Northfulton.com

Roswell's Grimes Bridge roundabout wins engineering award
The engineering company Roswell chose to build the city's first roundabout in the city has been lauded by the engineering profession for its work.
Source: NorthFulton.com

Cartersville leadership discusses goals for city
Cartersville mayor Matt Santini and members of his senior team gathered together Friday and Saturday at the Clarence Brown Conference Center for a visioning session.
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

Homes outside historic district may receive individual surveys
As the city of Cartersville continues to look toward a bright future and searches for means to enhance the community, members of the historic preservation commission also urge leaders to remember the past and protect the area's history.
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

Most mayors open to EDGE contributions
Five of Cobb’s six mayors said they would entertain the prospect of contributing money toward the Chamber’s new economic development project known as the Competitive EDGE. But Marietta’s Steve Tumlin says no way.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal

Police chiefs discuss policies with state lawmakers
Local law enforcement officials had a chance to weigh in on several pieces of legislation working their way around the Gold Dome this session, many of which could potentially cause problems for the public safety sector.
Source: Carrollton Times-Georgian

Sunday sales wording approved
A first reading of the wording for the Madison Sunday alcohol sales referendum, to be placed on the July Primary Election ballot, passed with a unanimous vote Monday at a city council meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Fred Perriman officiating.
Source: Morgan County Citizen

Council to hear plan this morning for replacing aging vehicle fleet
Almost a third of the city government’s 1,319 vehicles are running on borrowed time because practically none have been replaced since 2008, according to city records.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Tanger donates to Henry, Locust Grove police
Tanger Outlet Center, in Locust Grove, recently made separate $500 donations to the Henry County Police Department, and the City of Locust Grove Police Department.
Source: Henry Daily Herald

Gainesville fights signs of clutter
First impressions matter. And the last thing Gainesville officials want visitors humming as they enter the city is "signs, signs, everywhere a sign."
Source: Gainesville Times

Savannah delegation asks for state film office here
Rep. Craig Gordon and other Savannah-area representatives are backing a resolution urging the state to put a satellite film-recruitment office here.
Source: St. Marys Tribune and Georgian

Augusta parking deck management deal stalls
A new management agreement for city-owned downtown parking facilities hit a snag Monday when a committee declined to approve it.
Source: Augusta Chronicle

Computer programmers to streamline Macon government
Three young computer programmers aim to change the way the public does government business in Macon.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Main Street Macon meets with groups to plan future
When Macon first was awarded a Main Street designation last September, the main idea behind it was to link various Macon and Bibb County organizations.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Macon may sell $18M in bonds for SPLOST work
Macon City Council’s Appropriations Committee voted 4-0 Monday to sell $18 million in bonds, aiming to get several high-profile sales-tax projects under way before the June 30 end of this fiscal year.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Forsyth's first black mayor learning on the job
John Howard II has always liked the idea of being involved in public service. The political neophyte took that notion to a new level last year when he was elected to public office, making history as the first black mayor of the Monroe County seat.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Racetrac denied rezoning by 5-1 vote
The Johns Creek City Council voted overwhelmingly to deny rezoning to permit a Racetrac gas station at the corner of Medlock Bridge Road and Parsons Road.
Source: NorthFulton.com

City seeks grant
Griffin is seeking another $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for water system improvements.
Source: Griffin Daily News

Lawmakers won't withdraw Athens-Clarke redistricting bill
A bill calling for a referendum on Athens-Clarke County’s form of government sailed through the House on Monday and could pass the Senate as early as Wednesday.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald

Bill would move Athens-Clarke elections back to November
Athens-Clarke County elections could move back to November under a bill co-sponsored by state Sen. Bill Cowsert, R-Athens.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald

James hired as Augusta fire chief
Chris James can officially do away with the title of interim fire chief.
Source: Augusta Chronicle

Residents to get say on Brookhaven at Capitol
Both opponents and supporters of carving a new city out of north-central DeKalb County will argue time is on their side when residents get their say for two hours under the Gold Dome on Tuesday.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cartersville agrees to maintenance conditions for possible round-a-bouts
Cartersville drivers find themselves moving forward through hectic intersections rather than being forced to wait at long stop lights and four-way stop signs where some drivers become confused with who has the right-of-way at some point in the future.
Source: Cartersville Daily Tribune News

Conyers officials set 2012 strategy at retreat
A new year brings a new set of issues. That was the message the Conyers City Council had during its annual retreat this weekend as they sought to find ways to improve service and quality of life while encouraging business growth.
Source: Rockdale Citizen

Porterdale looks to develop 'mini' parks
The City Council is exploring the possibility of establishing what Mayor Arline Chapman described as "mini playgrounds scattered throughout the city."
Source: Newton Citizen

Hall commission rejects Oakwood’s annexation plan
Oakwood's proposal to reach Lake Lanier through a series of key West Hall roads never gained traction among homeowners in the area and was shot down outright by the Hall County Board of Commissioners on Thursday night.
Source: Gainesville Times

Flowery Branch Post 2 race still has 1 hopeful
No one qualified Thursday in the Flowery Branch City Council Post 2 race.
Source: Gainesville Times

Astra is low-bidder on riverfront plaza
The contract to build a riverfront plaza at the Town Green downtown could be awarded as early as the Rome City Commission’s Feb. 6 meeting.
Source: Rome News-Tribune

Property tax roll-up is on the table
Gainesville officials facing uncertainty on property assessments inside the city limits may have to consider increasing the tax rate on property owners next year.
Source: Gainesville Times

Public hearings scheduled for Madison’s redistricting
City council members have narrowed down their preference for a city redistricting plan to comply with population changes from the 2010 census, but that doesn’t mean the public won’t have a say.
Source: Morgan County Citizen

Powder Springs police chief wants new cars
Powder Springs police Chief Charlie Sewell says his officers are placing themselves in danger whenever they drive their worn out patrol cars.
Source: Marietta Daily Journal

Mayor clarifies mechanism to add sunset to tax freeze
Mayor Teresa Tomlinson on Friday clarified the legal mechanism by which her proposed property tax assessment freeze sunset would be accomplished.
Source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Mayor sees light after year with debt, declining tax digest
Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood got straight to the point when describing the year 2011 for the county seat.
Source: Cherokee Tribune

Clayton County suing Lovejoy in annexation fight
The fight over a proposed gas station in Lovejoy took an intriguing turn Friday, when the Clayton County Board of Commissioners announced it had filed a lawsuit against the City of Lovejoy, in a fight over annexation of land where the business is expected to be located.
Source: Clayton News Daily

Seniors oppose nixing homestead exemption
A Canton City Council member’s proposal to eliminate the senior homestead exemption was met with resounding opposition on Thursday night.
Source: Cherokee Tribune

City fire departments optimistic about reaching 2012 goals
Cherokee County fire departments are looking for 2012 to be a year in which they can maintain services and possibly offer new educational opportunities for the community.
Source: Cherokee Tribune

Brunswick finally accepts donated land for park
The family of a former Brunswick judge has finally convinced the city to accept a free gift, a tract of land to be used as a public park.
Source: Florida Times-Union

Mayor Jackson outlines vision for Savannah
Crime reduction. Poverty. Job creation. Deepening the harbor. Improving education. Team work. These were the themes of Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson’s address at the Savannah Branch NAACP Mass/General Membership Meeting on Sunday evening at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.
Source: Savannah Morning News

Augusta Commission expected to vote on fire chief
Augusta's interim fire chief for nearly four months might have the job permanently Monday if he receives six commission votes.
Source: Augusta Chronicle

Local and state officials frustrated with redistricting referendum
An Athens state representative’s quest to change the makeup of the Athens-Clarke Commission is fraying relationships among state and local elected officials.
Source: Athens Banner-Herald

Crawford County, Roberta partner on public works projects
Crawford County and Roberta are sharing the costs of several public works projects, including efforts to bring better utility service to the county’s revamped recreation area and an industrial park.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Peachtree City picks on-call architect
With $3 million set aside for necessary improvement projects at existing city facilities, Peachtree City has selected an “on-call” architectural firm to provide such services as needed.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Peachtree City approves tree removal, gas contracts
If a storm comes and a big tree falls across a cart path in Peachtree City, it doesn’t matter if someone hears it or not. What matters is getting that tree out of the way, and that’s why the city budgets $45,000 each year for contracted tree removal.
Source: Franklin County Citizen

Council OKs 9 new Peachtree City cop cars at $49K each
Peachtree City will spend $205,000 to outfit its nine new patrol cars with the necessary accoutrements ranging from the emergency lights to customized consoles and laptop mounts.
Source: Fayette Citizen

Warner Robins precouncil meetings moved to earlier time
Beginning this week, Warner Robins City Council will hold precouncil meetings more than an hour earlier.
Source: Macon Telegraph

SPLOST would fix old Warner Robins needs
Travel time around Warner Robins has greatly improved with funds for road projects through a countywide sales tax, but it’s now time to turn focus on other capital needs, the mayor said.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Smaller towns with little tax base, revenue also need SPLOST
Coweta's smallest towns don't have much of a tax base -- or much revenue. But their portions of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax allow them to make improvements, do maintenance, and offer their residents a little extra.
Source: Newnan Times-Herald

New public safety complex a priority for City of Newnan
A new public safety complex is the single biggest project on the city of Newnan's list of projects to be paid for with the proposed renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.
Source: Newnan Times-Herald

Both Senoia and Grantville see importance of SPLOST
Senoia Mayor Robert Belisle minced no words in describing the importance of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax to his city.
Source: Newnan Times-Herald

Peachtree Corners looks at City Council contenders
Residents of Peachtree Corners, soon to be incorporated as Gwinnett County’s largest and most populous city, will get their first chance to weigh City Council contenders in a series of candidate forums this week.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Some work done, but restoration lags for old locomotive in Macon's Central City Park
Nine months ago, the city of Macon gave permission for the Hartwell Railroad Co. of Bowersville to take Steam Locomotive 509 out of Central City Park, restore it and put it back in service for tourist runs.
Source: Macon Telegraph

Judge rules for Alpharetta in mosque lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Alpharetta in its decision to deny the Islamic Center of North Fulton permission to expand its facility on Rucker Road.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Property's history as dumping ground spurs Tybee lawsuit
Last week, Dick Smith looked at the trash-filled ditch along some Tybee Island property he almost bought about seven years ago.
Source: Savannah Morning News

Jackson lauded for park construction
The City of Jackson on Wednesday was presented with the Butts County Chamber of Commerce’s fourth Golden Nail Award.
Source: Jackson Progress-Argus